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4 Mynydd Llysiau Black Mountains WALES

9.3km/5.8 miles/3 hours Ascent 490m/1585ft

1 Start/Finish

Lane near drive to Rhyd-fawr

GR: SO190264

Park at tiny layby (two cars) 100m S of drive to Rhyd-fawr, or on verge nearby. Walk up tarmac drive from FP sign, and through farm gate – or cross stile. Cross yard to gate opposite and enter field. Turn R along field edge. Cross stile and continue to next fence. Turn uphill to corner of field and pass metal gate. Pass small gate into enclosure with barn and

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